Prof. Ross Baker delivers Barry Firkin Oration

We are pleased to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Professor Ross Baker at the BLOOD 2025 Conference in Perth. This year, Prof. Baker was honoured with the distinguished Barry Firkin Award and delivered the THANZ Barry Firkin Oration to an engaged and full auditorium.

In receiving this award, Prof. Baker joins a respected group of leaders who have shared their influential work and experiences in haematology. His address highlighted the importance of global collaboration, encouraging emerging leaders to share knowledge, exchange data, and broaden the reach of initiatives that will shape the future of haematology.

The oration was both inspiring and heartfelt, offering thoughtful reflections, gratitude, and well-deserved recognition of Prof. Baker’s significant contributions to the field. We extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Ross Baker on this remarkable achievement and look forward to the future innovations his leadership will help inspire.

Image credit: International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT)